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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1962
Page
8
National Guardsmen of the 36th Texas Infantry Division arrive at Fort Polk for a two week encampment commanded by Capt. Simmy Robinett. The unit trains to American Army standards with platoon and battery tests as major goals under Major General Seldon Simpson.
John Lee Edwards, 88, died at home on Old Calf Creek Road in Brady. Born November 1, 1873 in Gonzales County, she married March 27, 1898. her husband died in 1954. Funeral conducted by Rev. Harry Bamberger at Wilkerson Chapel. burial in Brady Cemetery. Survivors include son Alvin L. Edwards and four grandchildren.
Dr. W. V. Olin of Brady is appointed to the membership procurement committee of the Texas State Chiropractic Association. He will oversee membership efforts in West Texas, appointment made by Dr. John McMurrain of Garland, with board approval.
Brigadier General Ralph Krieger of Abilene is appointed the new assistant division commander. Both officers are veteran infantrymen who have spent nearly their entire military careers with the 36th Division.
City Council favors settling with Simpson Lake Club to cut legal costs. They accepted Norman Motors bid for a patrol car at 1899 dollars plus trade in of a 1960 Plymouth. Council invites Brady Monument Works owner to discuss Rest Haven Cemetery rules. A central telephone system is authorized for City Hall. Police chief H. D. Benfield resigns. W. W. Christian is named successor. A dance is approved at Curtis Field hangar. Feazelle authorized to run spray truck for pests. A committee will meet McCulloch County Electric Co-op about electric service for Brady Lake, with split service proposed.
Coleman’s 25th RCA professional rodeo runs Wednesday to Saturday July 11 14 with nightly 8 o’clock performances. Daily 5 p.m. parades and after rodeo dances at the National Guard Armory feature Don Allen and Sunset Ramblers. Buetler and Son of Elk City supply livestock. Calf roping match pits Bill Teague and Ray Wharton nightly. cowgirls barrel race on the program.
Classified ad notes a two bedroom unfurnished house for rent with contact name LY and phone number 717 4945.
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